Barbie goes green with Bcause recycled range
Barbie as an eco-warrior raises a few questions, not least how it's possible to take on such a roll when you're entirely made of plastic. But Mattel has announced that it is to launch a range of accessories made from the leftover fabric from making the Barbie toys.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, fashion-conscious Barbie is a woman of many castoffs. These are to be turned into a collection of "cool, patchwork style" tote bags, purses, hats, pillows and other little girl accessories. This is, of course, a good use of fabrics that would otherwise go straight to landfill, but this doesn't change the fact that Mattel basically makes millions flogging plastic, and has now found a fairly obvious money spinner with a supposedly "green" angle.The range isn't out in the shops yet, but is expected to hit Toys R Us soon.
